OnePlus 7 Pro review

The OnePlus 7 Pro currently has an Informr score of 8.8 out of 10.
This score is based on our evaluation of 70
sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The "1-Minute" Review

Verdict

Unless you absolutely must have the best camera available, the OnePlus 7 offers a compelling argument against the four-figure prices of many of this year’s top-tier releases.

What's good

Sleek design

Beautiful 90Hz, HDR-compatible display

Fast, generous storage

Best-in-class performance

In-screen fingerprint scanner

Price

What's bad

No 3.5mm headphone jack

So-so audio

As the top-shelf model of OnePlus’ mid-2019 lineup, the OnePlus 7 Pro looks to compete with the best models of the
year from the bigger names out there. It also offers a few fun features -- such as a pop-up front camera, in-screen
fingerprint scanner, and 90Hz display.

Is the phone a good value? Does it offer more than a few flashy features? Reviewers tested the phone and are weighing
in. Let’s see what they’re saying...

Design

The phone uses the common glass and metal design from many of this year’s top releases. Reviewers loved the curved
edges and the subtle sheen to the colored rear panel. However, some noted the phone was slippery and most called it a
fingerprint magnet.

There are also scuffs and scratches on an all-glass phone to worry about. However, the phone includes a case in the
box and ships with a pre-installed screen protector. So the phone should handle rides in your pocket or bag with
grace.

Gadget Byte praised the phone’s design, saying, “The OnePlus 7 Pro design is fantastic, there’s no doubt on that
front. Its glass back and curved edges, combined with the heft give it a prime look and feel. The curved edges make
the frame thinner, which is easier to grip, despite its large size.”

This size was the only potential downside mentioned. Even with the longer aspect ratio, the phone is big. So those
with small phones might find it frustrating and it’s not fitting in the pocket of your skinny jeans.

Display

Around front, you’re greeted with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display running at 1440-by-3120 pixels. But it’s not just a
high-resolution display. It also supports HDR10 and HDR10+ and has a 90Hz refresh rate. This means motion and
scrolling is silky smooth.

Reviewers found both features work to great effect. Whether you’re scrolling through social media, diving into a game,
or streaming HDR content, the screen will impress.

T3 loved the screen, saying, “It’s not always noticeable when you’re swiping around the home screen, but whenever
you’re scrolling through a list the [90hz refresh rate] looks breathtaking. The animations look smoother than any
other smartphone display. This is easily the best handset on sale right now to mindlessly scroll your Twitter and
Instagram feed, bar none.”

There’s also an in-screen fingerprint sensor which received great reviews for both accuracy and response speeds.

Overall, the screen appears to go toe-to-toe with the best releases of 2019.

Performance

Pairing a 2.86Ghz Snapdragon 855 processor with 6, 8, or 12GB of RAM -- depending on your variant you choose --
OnePlus has created a phone that performs at the top of the charts -- both in benchmarks and in real-life use.

The speed is only enhanced by the increased frame rate and optimized software. From swiping between pages and bouncing
between apps to playing the latest games and downloading large files, reviews indicate the phone performs flawlessly.

Tech Nave tested the phone running some of the latest games and had great things to say, including, “Without a doubt,
the gaming experience was fantastic. The PUBG Mobile gameplay ran very snappily and smoothly without lag or any frame
drops even if it was set to the highest setting (it does not support Ultra HD graphics yet). It worked well for both
Honkai Impact 3 and Final Fantasy IX that are both graphically demanding too.”

Software

It’s not often that reviews consider the software a high point for a phone. But with the OnePlus 7 Pro, the included
Android 9.0 Pie with OxygenOS does just that. Reviewers loved the subtle tweaks and optimizations with many
questioning why Android can’t be as fluid and seamless as OxygenOS makes it by default.

T3 summed up opinions well, saying, “... If you’re looking for the best showcase of what Android OS can be, look no
further than the OnePlus 7 Pro.”

Storage

The phone is available with 128GB or 256GB of storage. While this is more than enough for most users, the phone
doesn’t support microSD storage expansion. So if you like to download media for offline viewing or listening, play a
lot of games, or want additional future-proofing, opting for the larger option is a good idea.

But the storage isn’t just large, it’s also fast. OnePlus opted for UFS 3.0 storage -- some of the fastest on the
mobile market. This further accentuates the performance of the processor and the fluid display providing some of the
fastest access times and shortest load times on a mobile phone in 2019.

Cameras

While the triple rear camera with a 48MP standard lens, 16MP ultrawide lens, and 12MP telephoto lens look super
impressive, reviewers found image quality only slightly above average. That’s not to say it’s a bad camera, just that
other top-shelf releases do better.

The camera has issues with white balance and dynamic range occasionally. However, it receives respectable reviews on
detail, color accuracy, and ease of use -- especially in well-lit conditions. It also gets okay marks for low-light
and night photography as long as you’re using the Nightscape mode.

The front camera left many reviewers polarized. The 16MP front-facing camera pops-up up out of the phone to avoid a
screen notch on the display. Some reviewers questioned the long-term durability of the pop-up camera and others found
the noise it made while extending or retracting annoying.

T3 summed up thoughts on the front-facing camera well, saying, “There’s no getting around it, the selfie camera drawer
is a really inelegant solution. It looks weird, not least because it’s slightly off-centre at the top of the device
and it makes an infuriating wrrizzz noise every time that it emerges. We definitely got more than our fair share of
odd glances on public transport as the pop-up noisily hoiked itself out of the phone...”

Battery Life

Reviews show the 4000mAh battery is more than enough to keep even power users running for a full day. And with
proprietary Warp Charge 3.0 30w fast charging, you can bring the phone from empty to 50% in roughly 20 minutes.

The biggest complaint was the lack of wireless charging. While the phone’s glass design should support it, OnePlus did
not include the feature.

Audio

The phones two large front-facing speakers put out plenty of sound. However, some reviewers noted the sound was
shallow, and the soundstage was less than impressive despite including Dolby
Atmos. Still, for watching YouTube videos, placing calls, or other light use, it’s more than enough.

If you’re looking to improve audio quality by plugging in your favorite headphones, you might run into issues as there
is no 3.5mm headphone jack and OnePlus does not include an adapter in the box.

There is, however, Bluetooth 5.0 and
aptX
support for the best experience when using the latest wireless headsets.

What Hi-Fi
was impressed
overall, saying, “The OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t have the sonic spaciousness, subtlety or rhythmic knack of the iPhone XS
Max, XS or even the 8 Plus, but by smartphone standards it still makes for a reasonably entertaining and insightful
listen.”

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The Takeaway

Reviews all agree the OnePlus 7 Pro competes with 2019’s best releases for performance, design, software, and included
features. While it loses some ground for camera quality and audio, the 90Hz display and speedy storage make it an
ideal option for those looking for a phone where performance is everything.

What Hi-Fi says, “If you were expecting OnePlus to have cut corners with the 7 Pro to achieve such a competitive price
point, you’ll
be pleasantly surprised. Apart from a few minor issues, such as the absence of the 3.5mm headphone jack and the lack of
waterproofing,
the 7 Pro is a force to
be reckoned
with.”

What the Critics Are Saying...

When you look at the whole picture- the excellent all display design, the blazing speed, beautiful display, adequate camera, Warp Charging, etc – it’s not hard to make the case that the OnePlus 7 Pro is still the best phone on the market. Even after the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

- Matt Adams, Android Guys

It checks all the right boxes, especially the price, but like every other device out there, it still has its flaws. The company has been pushing out camera updates every few weeks, but it’s still not on par with what Samsung and Google can deliver and the size of the phone with its curved glass on t...

- Nick Gray, Phandroid

For a lot less than most flagships, you get the best mobile processor on the market, plenty of RAM, and 128GB (or more) of storage. It makes some compromises like a merely average camera and tinny speakers. But that doesn't change the fact that it's an excellent bargain, with the best software exper...

- Steven Winkelman, PC Magazine

Trying to find my single “end-all-be-all” phone has become something like the quest for the holy grail. An excellent camera and long battery life are near the top of my list, but that’s just the beginning. It has to also feel good in my hand, not drop the few calls I make or take, be fast, and have...

- Judie Lipsett Stanford, Gear Diary

OnePlus is not one of the “big players” (like Samsung, Apple and Huawei), but it consistently produces good smartphones and has a loyal fanbase. The OnePlus 7 Pro offers something which builds on the previous OnePlus models, and although it’s no longer the bargain that it once was, it still offers g...

Prices (Where to Buy)

Common Questions

The 7 Pro price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare OnePlus 7 Pro prices from around the web here on The Informr.

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Critic Reviews

The best phone OnePlus has ever produced

When you look at the whole picture- the excellent all display design, the blazing speed, beautiful display, adequate camera, Warp Charging, etc – it’s not hard to make the case that the OnePlus 7 Pro is still the best phone on the market. Even after the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

When you look at the whole picture- the excellent all display design, the blazing speed, beautiful display, adequate camera, Warp Charging, etc – it’s not hard to make the case that the OnePlus 7 Pro is still the best phone on the market. Even after the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

Finally a true competitor

It checks all the right boxes, especially the price, but like every other device out there, it still has its flaws. The company has been pushing out camera updates every few weeks, but it’s still not on par with what Samsung and Google can deliver and the size of the phone with its curved glass...More

It checks all the right boxes, especially the price, but like every other device out there, it still has its flaws. The company has been pushing out camera updates every few weeks, but it’s still not on par with what Samsung and Google can deliver and the size of the phone with its curved glass on the front will be hard to use for some. If you’re willing to live with those shortcomings, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the best smartphone money can buy if you’re not interested in spending over $700 on a new device.

Offers a lot of bang for the buck

For a lot less than most flagships, you get the best mobile processor on the market, plenty of RAM, and 128GB (or more) of storage. It makes some compromises like a merely average camera and tinny speakers. But that doesn't change the fact that it's an excellent bargain, with the best software experience you'll find on a Chinese phone.

For a lot less than most flagships, you get the best mobile processor on the market, plenty of RAM, and 128GB (or more) of storage. It makes some compromises like a merely average camera and tinny speakers. But that doesn't change the fact that it's an excellent bargain, with the best software experience you'll find on a Chinese phone.

One of the best smartphones you can buy

Trying to find my single “end-all-be-all” phone has become something like the quest for the holy grail. An excellent camera and long battery life are near the top of my list, but that’s just the beginning. It has to also feel good in my hand, not drop the few calls I make or take, be fast,...More

Trying to find my single “end-all-be-all” phone has become something like the quest for the holy grail. An excellent camera and long battery life are near the top of my list, but that’s just the beginning. It has to also feel good in my hand, not drop the few calls I make or take, be fast, and have a little something extra that gives it a wow factor. The OnePlus 7 Pro ticks almost all of those boxes.

Still offers great value for money

OnePlus is not one of the “big players” (like Samsung, Apple and Huawei), but it consistently produces good smartphones and has a loyal fanbase. The OnePlus 7 Pro offers something which builds on the previous OnePlus models, and although it’s no longer the bargain that it once was, it still...More

OnePlus is not one of the “big players” (like Samsung, Apple and Huawei), but it consistently produces good smartphones and has a loyal fanbase. The OnePlus 7 Pro offers something which builds on the previous OnePlus models, and although it’s no longer the bargain that it once was, it still offers great value for money. For those a little distrustful of some of the big players at the moment, or simply don’t want to fork out a lot of cash, the OnePlus 7 Pro comes highly recommended.

The best balance between price and performance

The screen is fantastic, as is most of the rest of the design, and the overall build quality. The rear camera is really good as well – not a game-changer, but capable of some very fine shots. Add in strong battery life, a really intelligent and thoughtful take on Android, super-fast charging an...More

The screen is fantastic, as is most of the rest of the design, and the overall build quality. The rear camera is really good as well – not a game-changer, but capable of some very fine shots. Add in strong battery life, a really intelligent and thoughtful take on Android, super-fast charging and more, and this is a very compelling package.

Meet the true flagship

The selling price of RM 2999 may not be as low but if you are thinking of investing in a good flagship phone, the OnePlus 7 Pro is a good choice. Offering a 90Hz fullview display, great cameras and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with plenty of memory, the OnePlus 7 Pro can handle anything from gaming to photography with ease.

The selling price of RM 2999 may not be as low but if you are thinking of investing in a good flagship phone, the OnePlus 7 Pro is a good choice. Offering a 90Hz fullview display, great cameras and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with plenty of memory, the OnePlus 7 Pro can handle anything from gaming to photography with ease.

Come for the pop-up camera novelty, stay for the sharp 90Hz display

The OnePlus 7 Pro has a few surprises behind its stunning all-screen front, unblemished by a notch cutout or punch-hole camera. It hides a novel pop-up selfie camera and offers a 90Hz screen refresh rate that makes games and movie-watching look extremely fluid. Even if it doesn't have the best ca...More

The OnePlus 7 Pro has a few surprises behind its stunning all-screen front, unblemished by a notch cutout or punch-hole camera. It hides a novel pop-up selfie camera and offers a 90Hz screen refresh rate that makes games and movie-watching look extremely fluid. Even if it doesn't have the best camera phone, it has features that Apple and Samsung aren’t giving you in 2019, and performance to match.

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